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Charles E. Shea High School vs. William E. Tolman High School

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School Overview

School
Charles E. Shea High School
485 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
William E. Tolman High School
150 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Charles E. Shea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

William E. Tolman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Charles E. Shea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, William E. Tolman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
823 students
1,027 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles E. Shea High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William E. Tolman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles E. Shea High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William E. Tolman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles E. Shea High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William E. Tolman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Shea High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William E. Tolman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#242 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#229 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles E. Shea High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William E. Tolman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles E. Shea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William E. Tolman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles E. Shea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William E. Tolman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles E. Shea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William E. Tolman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
65%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Charles E. Shea High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William E. Tolman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles E. Shea High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William E. Tolman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
165
232
Grade 10 Students
185
255
Grade 11 Students
238
272
Grade 12 Students
235
268

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles E. Shea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William E. Tolman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles E. Shea High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William E. Tolman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles E. Shea High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William E. Tolman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles E. Shea High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William E. Tolman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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